Senior Director of Finance – Resource Industries

Senior Director of Finance – Resource Industries

Requirements

• Knowledge of business concepts, tools, and processes that are needed for making sound decisions in the context of the company’s business; ability to apply this knowledge appropriately to diverse situations
• Expert in financial analysis and financial modeling, ability to read, interpret and draw accurate conclusions from financial and numerical material
• Knowledge of the importance of ‘big picture’ thinking and planning; ability to apply organizational acumen and competitiveness to identify and maintain focus on key success factors for the organization
• Knowledge of leadership practices and processes; ability to use strategies and skills to enlist others in setting, embracing and achieving objectives
• Communicates effectively at Group President, Senior VPs, Group CFO and VPs; ability to effectively transmit, receive, and accurately interpret ideas, information, and needs through the application of appropriate communication behaviors
• Knowledge of effective self-management practices; ability to manage multiple concurrent objectives, projects, groups, or activities, making effective judgments as to prioritizing and time allocation

Responsibilities

• Driving partnership with leadership team to gain appropriate alignment and understanding of key requirements / outcomes to drive profitable growth
• Providing strategic counsel to enhance performance and position the business for long-term success
• Leading RISST/Go-to-market monthly business report, analysis, forecast and insights. Presenting results to leadership
• Strategic thought partner to the business VPs within RISST, provide business insights and support for the Resource Industries Go-to-Market (Commercial) organizations, including deal analysis, regional sales analysis and profitability analysis
• Ensuring appropriate delivery and presentation of insights and value to commercial leaders as they run their businesses including the Sr. Vice President RISST
• Collaborating across Resource Industries segment and the broader Caterpillar enterprise to ensure an enterprise focus is maintained
• Fostering a strong business risk management governance process
• Championing the finance transformation and continuous process improvement within RI and RISST division
• Effectively lead a diverse team, focused on proper talent development, succession planning, performance management and target setting

Preferred Qualifications

• 12 to 15-year degree in accounting/finance and/or relevant accounting/finance/business experience. MBA Preferred
• Demonstrated success and progression in previously held accounting or finance roles
• Operates as a true business partner. Ability to build strong relationships and partner across functions to help drive the business
• Superior communication and influencing skills. An effective communicator with the ability to build relationships across an organization